Budget & Taxes (Appropriations)

This bill requests federal funding for the District of Columbia's Fiscal Year 2027 budget, submitted by Mayor Muriel Bowser to the DC Council. The proposed budget aims to address economic challenges such as reduced federal employment and slower population growth while supporting key city services. Key provisions include increasing per-student education funding, maintaining public safety resources, reducing business fees, and expanding healthcare benefits for residents. The legislation seeks to allocate funds for school modernization, public safety equipment upgrades, and programs assisting low-income families and seniors.